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Bermaz Auto BhdXKLS:5248 +1.60%85 Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5248 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,219 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks better than 54.63% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5248'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Bermaz Auto Bhd was 0.49. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.40.
XKLS:5248's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 54.63% of 1219
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 0.46
vs XKLS:5248: 0.40
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XKLS:5248 vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Bermaz Auto Bhd Debt-to-Equity vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #553 out of 1219 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 0.40 is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #553 out of 1219 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bermaz Auto Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bermaz Auto Bhd's Debt-to-Equity compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bermaz Auto Bhd ranks #553 out of 1219 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Bermaz Auto Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46. Bermaz Auto Bhd's value of 0.40 is 13% below this benchmark. Historically, Bermaz Auto Bhd's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.10 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Bermaz Auto Bhd has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.46, based on 1,219 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.40 is 13% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Bermaz Auto Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bermaz Auto Bhd's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.25, compared to a current price of RM0.95 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 13% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.46. Bermaz Auto Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Bermaz Auto Bhd (XKLS:5248) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bermaz Auto Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.95 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.25.
GuruFocus considers Bermaz Auto Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5248:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.40 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: RM1.25 vs. price of RM0.95 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#553 of 1219)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bermaz Auto Bhd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the distribution and retailing of Mazda, Kia, and XPeng vehicles as well as providing their respective spare parts and after-sales services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, and the rest from Philippines.
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